Welcome to the annual Festival of Trees in the historic Dawes County Courthouse, part of the Open Frontier Creative District! This year's festival will be open Dec. 1-26 during regular courthouse hours. There will be a special viewing Dec. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Please see below for important details about your entry and then complete the registration.
PARTICIPANTS MUST:
Provide an artificial tree no taller than 7 feet.
Provide all decorations - including lights and extension cords (please label cords).
Secure decorations to tree. Set-up dates will be November 24-26, 2025.
Trees and decorations must be removed during courthouse business hours from December 26, 29, 30, 2025
THE DAWES COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES COMMITTEE WILL:
Provide a diagram/list of the assigned areas at the Courthouse.
The Committee is NOT responsible for loss of any decorations. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any tree for any reason.